“A Day In My Shoes” – February 14th, 2010 at Universal Sheraton Star View Room
January 20, 2010 by Trish
Filed under Past Events, Photos
Imagine overcoming insurmountable obstacles like Jennifer Lopez did when she portrayed Slim Hiller in the Sony picture “Enough’ or like Julia Roberts when she portrayed Laura Burney in the 20th Century Fox picture “Sleeping With The Enemy’. It’s time to celebrate brave & courageous women in style for Standing In Their Power. You and your guests are invited to an elegant luncheon.
“A Day In My Shoes” on February 14, 2010 at the Universal Sheraton Hotel from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm.
The event will include the amazing photographic series by Amy Martin Friedman of women who share their stories of struggles, courage, passion and success.
“A Day in My Shoes” Invitation (download PDF)
“A Day in My Shoes” Response Card (download PDF)
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=272120074744
A photography exhibit of 25 pieces of women in their shoes with tales of struggle and the courage to triumph life. This event is in honor of Safe Passage Home, a charity organization, whose vision is “Restoring abused women and their children to a new and better life” and our mission is “to provide them with extreme life makeovers within a three-month span by offering restorative services including: safe shelter and counseling corrective dental and plastic surgery to restore physical damage and neglect job placement and follow-up support their own residences with donated furnishing.
We have a deep commitment to helping these women and children achieve a secure future filled with hope and future in these difficult times. Your sponsorship can make it happen, please see below:
(More goods will be added to the $2500 sponsor)
~ High Heals-High Hopes-Sponsorship $2500 – VIP table for 10, honorable recognition, media coverage and a 16 x 20 autographed celebrity photo.
~Boot it Up-Sponsorship $1200 – VIP table of 10, printed recognition, some media coverage and a 8 x 10 autographed celebrity photo
~Dancing Shoes-Sponsorship $500 – Table for 5 with recognition and a
8 x 10 autographed celebrity photo.
~Under your soles-sponsorship $50 ticket
If you have any questions please call Trish Steele at Safe Passage Home 818-232-7476
www.matinfriedmanphotography.com : Amy Friedman Exhibit of 25 Ladies.
“A Day in My Shoes” Invitation (download PDF)
“A Day in My Shoes” Response Card (download PDF)
Sean McCarthy
Sean McCarthy President of Jackson McCarthy & Associates, Inc. donated his time to help the women on the Safe Passage program with new skills to get employment. His class was so helpful and gave them hope for employment.
Contact information 818-389-1876 or sean@jacksonmccarthy.com
Peet’s Coffee and Tea Fundraiser
Peet’s Coffee of Studio City does a fundraising event on December 17th -24th and raise over $1100.00. Let’s thank the manager Kimberly and her wonderful staff.
Obagi
Obagi employees (Nadia and Denean) donate their time to help Safe Passage by helping them to move into their new offices. You will be hearing about our new location called the Drop In Center where you can drop of donations and pick up resources for help in the next few weeks….
Merry Christmas from Safe Passage Board of Directors
December 24, 2009 by Trish
Filed under Blog, Past Events, Photos
SP Christmas Party for the Board of Directors who have served to help make this charity a success in this year. It was December 11 on a very special day of Jim and Trish Steele’s 21st Wedding Anniversary. Celebrating together with the special people in their lives….
Verizon gives Safe Passage Check for $20,000.00
Verizon gives Safe Passage Check for $20,000.00. Thanks to the wonderful team of people that made it possible: Jennifer Rodriguez, Marcus Williams, Lori Bryan and Shawna Sherburne.
Safe Passage at Macy’s
Giuseppe Beverly Hills Set
Hair Design by Giuseppe Franco: 310-274-8967
Makeup by NYX & Ruby Cosmetics: 626-506-5402
Teeth Repair by Dentist-Dr. Vafa: 310-201-9001
Cosmetic Surgery by Dr. Fardad: 310-360-0504
Clothing by: “2Chicks” : 818-535-1464
Photos by Eric Erickson:310-228-8684
Safe Passage honors heros who have donated their time and services to changing the lives of abused women…
October 9, 2009 by Trish
Filed under Blog, Past Events, Photos
- Think Purple – Stop Domestic Violence
Three Organizations Unite to Help Victims of Domestic Violence
August 24, 2009 by Trish
Filed under News, Past Events, Photos
Beauty is Power — Three Organizations Unite to Help Victims of Domestic Violence
By Adréana Robbins
“Treat others as yourself, what you sew into others is what you will reap in your life,” says Trish Steele, who founded Safe Passage (1992), a division of a nonprofit corporation, Women Crowned in Glory, Inc., that is dedicated to transforming the lives of women and their children who have become victims of domestic violence.
Domestic violence encompasses all acts of violence against women and children within the context of family or intimate relationships. It is not confined to any one socioeconomic type, ethnicity, religion or age group. Through the help of volunteer plastic surgeons, cosmetic dentists, professional counseling therapists, career counselors, health and image specialists, Safe Passage offers support and assistance for women recovering from domestic violence. Every effort is given to help these victims regain their sense of self and rediscover their place in society. Safe Passage takes care of finding abused women housing, furniture and clothing, and going beyond what the shelters can provide, which is only temporary relief. “It’s very traumatic for women who check into shelters,” explains Steele. “Almost half of these women have never worked. Many are badly scarred. Some have lost their teeth. Safe Passage fixes broken noses, broken teeth and gives battered women life-changing makeovers.”
Safe Passage depends on community involvement. The City of Los Angeles awarded Mrs. Steele with a “Certificate of Appreciation” by Council Member Wendy Greuel and Dennis Zine for her outstanding citizenship and activities enhancing community betterment. Safe Passage welcomes donations, and is in need of any business clothing, computers and beauty products.
Safe Passage has teamed up with Inspire Me Defense and the winners of Miss California Latina, Vivian Valadez, and Miss Teen California Latina, Bianca Mettler-Lopez. The three organizations staged the event “Evolve into Your Power,” which was held on August 15 and 16. Kiko Ellsworth, actor and creator of Inspire Me Defense, instructed women and girls on practical and powerful self-defense skills. Jennifer Rodriguez, the state director of Miss California Latina, shares their similar mission is “to celebrate beauty, style and cultural heritage, emphasizing the opportunity for personal development while serving the community.”
Maybe we can all benefit from the encouraging words of Trish Steele, “You are unique and fearfully and wonderfully made, so let your light shine. We are all brilliant on the inside.” And if beauty is in the eye of the beholder, then Trish Steele has held us captive, and will do so, for a long time to come.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Steele is already gaining momentum for her cause. Safe Passage is inviting businesses to join them for October’s events.
For more information on Safe Passage, contact Trish Steele at (818) 232-7476, or visit their web site www.safepassagehome.org.
Inspire Me Defense can be reached at www.IAmKiko.com.
For information on the Latina Beauty Pageant, go to their web site at www.misscalifornialatina.com.
(photo by Harvey Branman)
(photo by Tony Campo)
(photo by Tony Campo)
(photo by Tony Campo)
